Modernism and the Generation of ’98: A Literary Contrast
Modernism
Modernism manifests itself as a vital attitude and an eagerness for rebellion, renewing every field of life and artistic movement. Aesthetically, modernism relates to the bohemian world and the rejection of social and moral standards. It involves dropping the taste for provocation and contempt of mediocrity and vulgarity. Modernist literature curdles, especially in the lyrical and poetic prose genres, which shows a new poetic language and intimate themes. Among the Romantic modernist writers,
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Romanticism: Key Features
- Freedom: A break from established rules.
- Subjectivism: Focus on the inner self.
- Themes: Self-expression, rebelliousness, social and philosophical issues, legendary and historical topics.
- Characters: Marginal figures, rebels, freedom-lovers, and passionate individuals marked by fate.
- Nationalism: Deep love for one’s homeland.
- Evocation of the Past: Preference for the Middle Ages and Renaissance, escape to exotic and wondrous lands.
- Atmosphere: Mystery and solemnity, often at night,
Picaresque Novel: “Guzmán de Alfarache” and “El Buscón” Analysis
The Picaresque Novel
The picaresque novel culminated in the Baroque period with the success of Guzmán de Alfarache.
The Life of Guzmán de Alfarache
Mateo Alemán’s work was published in two parts. It has two levels of discourse: the narrative of the life of a rogue and constant moral reflections of the narrator, which reflects a didactic purpose: to contribute to the common good with the doctrine and the criminal life story of the protagonist, which shows the deceit and wickedness of man. This novel,
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The Evolution of Theater: Restoration to 18th Century
This essay aims to discuss the evolution of theater from the Restoration to the eighteenth century. Theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage.
Early 17th Century Theatrical Landscape
In the first part of the seventeenth century, theater companies, not playwrights, were the
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The Generation of ’98: A Literary Movement
The Generation of ’98, concurrent with Modernism, was a literary movement focused on renewing literature and opposing past trends (Realism and Naturalism). It emerged from the political, economic, and moral crisis of the late nineteenth century, aggravated by the loss of Spain’s colonies and the exhaustion of prevailing themes and forms.
Key Characteristics of the Generation of ’98
The writers of ’98 were united in their protest against the customs and the
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